Wapocoma Campground

The Great Outdoors

Spanning 1.8 million acres, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests offer a multitude of opportunities for outdoor recreation, whatever your interests. Hiking is one of the most popular activities here, and if you seek an adrenaline rush, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. Birders are not left behind, including those eager to land trout from the stream. A 60-foot waterfall awaits at the Cascade Falls while a spring-fed lake and a sandy beach beckon swimmers at the Sherando Lake Recreation Area, a coveted destination in the Blue Ridge Mountains.You only need to drive an hour to Davis, where you'll find the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge visitor center and start your journey into the cool and moist world of the refuge. With a climate comparable to Ontario, Canada, it's not unusual to see balsam fir and cottongrass here accentuating the valley’s rugged beauty.The high-elevation wetlands are also home to more than 500 species of plant life, and close to 300 species of animals, including close to 200 species of birds. Brown thrasher, Eastern towhee, and the American woodcock nest in the refuge’s young forests. Bobolink, eastern meadowlark, and Henslow’s and savannah sparrows can be found in grasslands near the valley floor. If you came here for adventure, the hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing trails here won't disappoint.Take your Romney camper rental for a spin to another geological oddity in the West Virginia landscape. Suitably named Ice Mountain, this natural wonder earned its reputation from the chilling effect given off by the sloping mass of boulders at its foothills. Ice masses form inside this "talus," and during warmer months, the dense, cold air escapes out of vents. If that's not enough curiosity, then come perch at Raven Rock to take in one of the most stunning views in West Virginia.Camping in Romney also puts you within an hour’s drive of an underground marvel. Once an important area for Seneca Indians where they smoked wild game (hence the name), the Smoke Hole Caverns near Petersburg eventually became a place where "moonshine" was distilled by early settlers. The site has one entrance, many secluded rooms, and a clean cold underground stream. Don’t let the original still on display distract you from the fascinating stalagmites and stalactites that adorn the ceilings and floors of the caverns formed over millions of years by the constant, trickling flow of mineral-carrying water.

Exploring the Area

For a small town tucked in the two-lane paradise of Hampshire County, Romney teems with history as far back as 500-1000 AD, when the Hopewell tribe left what would later become the site of the Indian Mound Cemetery. Much later, in the late 18th century, one of the earliest log houses, the Davis History House, and the only one still standing on its original lot in town, was built.Rent a camper near Wapocoma Campground and explore the many Civil War sites and memorials in and around Romney. The Taggart Hall Civil War Museum & Visitors Center is just one of the many sites that commemorate the war. It offers a fitting introduction into seeing more of Romney's and Hampshire County's Civil War-era points of interest, including the well-preserved Fort Mill Ridge Civil War Trenches a few miles outside of town.Railfans may also want to book an RV rental in Hampshire County and combine an opportunity to see bald eagles soar in the craggy mountain landscapes and valleys, spot trout in the clear waters of the South Branch of the Potomac River, and enjoy a ride aboard the Potomac Eagle Excursion Train. The ride not only takes you through the striking gorge known as the Trough and idyllic pastures and farms dating back to the 1700s but also to Sycamore Bridge and Petersburg farther out.Bring the entire family to enjoy the best that Romney has to offer. Find a family-friendly campground in northeast West Virginia and book a camper rental in Hampshire County for a getaway your family will appreciate.